How To Freeze Dry And Reconstitute Instant Pudding Ep279

I wanted to stock my pantry with some just add water pudding for those times when I would like a bowl of pudding. In this video I show you how to freeze dry the pudding and more importantly how to reconstitute it.
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[@MM-oc3sb]

Always get the BEST ideas with details from you! Can't wait to try this with sugar free varieties for my diabetic husband - what a treat for both on-hand and long term storage 😋💯 thank you!

[@PHExpatPrepper]

Wow.. I just tried my first batch. My only thoughts was to make smaller 'treats' and powder any that I plan to reconstitute. Butterscotch, Pistachio and others.

[@robingirven4570]

I take the beginning weight, minus the ending weight and divide by 8 and that’s the amount of grams of water.

[@RebeccaBrown-c1f]

For backpacking I measure 2 tablespoons of instant pudding with 2 tablespoons powdered milk and just add water on the trail. It tastes great. No freeze drying necessary. Your thoughts?

[@KLU421]

Not a bad idea. The shelf life wouldn't be near as long, but if that doesn't matter, then you're good.

[@janekirk8224]

How long does this store for?

[@buckonono7996]

Great video John! When rehydrating your powdered pudding, I wonder if using hot water would eliminate the crystals. If you rehydrate freeze dried cream cheese with hot water it turns out exactly like it was before freeze drying. The hot water allows the fat to melt and rehydrate evenly. Just an idea. Please keep producing your wonderful videos. I love your creativity!

[@JohnInBibs]

Check out my Freeze Dried Lava Cake video I did just that! ua-cam.com/video/9aPGZgvur2s/v-deo.htmlsi=sRKz99bLDaDi-rE7

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Another winner! Thanks John. By the way, butterscotch is also my favorite, ever since I was a little girl. I remember my Granny would make it often. I always looked forward to her making it. I believe my Grandpa Sam also liked it. 😊 Great memories! ~Sharon from Florida

[@JohnInBibs]

I know butterscotch iis so good!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

@@JohnInBibs ❤️ !!!

[@katharvey7324]

I think using a blender would introduce moisture, that’s why I also crunch mine up in a ziplock bag and a rolling pin. If I need it more powdery, then I can blend just the amount I need for that serving.

[@JohnInBibs]

I agree

[@Linusrox123]

This is fantastic!
Since I have a stick blender I just dunk it into the powder and a little milk. That is I make it by the cup in about 30 seconds. I see how this would be great if you have no milk around tho.

[@juliemaring6048]

If you know, will it work the same for cooked pudding?

[@jeffrichards2011]

I bet Evaporated Milk would FD rather well? Evaporated Milk makes pudding taste really decadent.😁

[@jeffcraig5462]

For a small batch probably. Evap milk is a lot more expensive.

[@philw7174]

Great video, thank you John. Happy trails!

[@JohnInBibs]

Thanks, you too!

[@Barosunflower]

Thanks, done pudding but haven’t rehydrated, will try now

[@pamelavasquez4961]

Hi John, thank you for your video as always. Can we use plant based milk with this? Thank you again.

[@JohnInBibs]

Thanks for watching, I have no idea but don't see why you couldn't.

[@pamelavasquez4961]

I will give it a try. What is the shelf life on this? Can you store this in mylar bags? Thank you

[@JohnInBibs]

Yes you can store in a mylar bag. I have single servings stored in my Meals In A Mylar Bag for desert. I don't really know how long it will keep. I did use 2 percent fat milk but I would think certainly 10 years and if stored properly with O2 absorber probably 20. Just my opinion though.

[@jeffrichards2011]

Another Excellent Vid - thank you John.

[@Barbara-gy9jq]

I noticed that you used 2% milk. Could you use Whole Milk to make this?

[@JohnInBibs]

It is only natural for me to us the two percent because that is what I drink, I have seen others fd whole milk with no problem though

[@Barbara-gy9jq]

@@JohnInBibs Thank you

[@debraramirez9144]

I need to make some. Thank you John 😊

[@TFDchief-fk2sc]

If you added warm water would it reconstitute easier?
And because of sugar content, is it wise to use o2 absorber? Because o2 absorbers are not to be used in sugar. The vacuum sealing takes out all the air anyway, right?
Thank you for this idea!

[@JohnInBibs]

What a FANTASTIC idea warm chocolate pudding is the BEST. Thank you so much. As for the O2 I decided to put it in because of the fat in the milk.

[@bonnieevans1101]

Wow I got to do this

[@Bama_J]

Thanks John

[@HelenSab]

Simple and good! Happy lunar new year John!!

[@JohnInBibs]

Same to you!